#125 – Learn How Following The Roadmap to Building Inner Resilience Will Help You Grow with Mark Black

Marathons on their own are tough. But imagine running a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. Mark Black is a living testament to the incredible power of resilience. Born with a congenital heart defect, Mark underwent life-saving open-heart surgery at just one day old. His journey of resilience began even before he took his first steps.

Against all odds, Mark not only survived but thrived, becoming the only man in history to complete a marathon with another person’s heart and lungs. His remarkable story serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit’s capacity to triumph over adversity. 

On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Mark Black, Speaker, Author, Coach at Resurgo Training Solutions Inc. about the roadmap to building inner resilience and its profound impact on personal and professional development. Mark’s compelling narrative offers invaluable lessons on embracing adversity, fostering adaptability, and cultivating resilience in the face of life’s trials.

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 

  • Embracing challenges as opportunities for growth
  • Fostering adaptability by cultivating a growth mindset
  • Recognizing the power of resilience in overcoming obstacles
  • Cultivating a supportive work environment that nurtures resilience
  • Empowering your team to embrace change and navigate adversity with resilience

Mark Black is a resilience expert, speaker, author, and coach. He is the only man in history to run a marathon using someone else’s heart and lungs. 

If you’re looking for inspiration to overcome life’s challenges with determination, then this episode is for you!

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Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech-Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with Indigenous organizations, her experience as a parent to two neurodivergent children, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent to two children with pervasive mental health challenges, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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